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Will Republicans Unite Behind Ed Gillespie?
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on June 23, 2017
Ed Gillespie, right, seen with primary challenger Corey Stewart during a debate earlier this year. Stewart came very close to pulling off an upset against the former Republican National Committee chairman in the Republican gubernatorial primary earlier this month. (Credit: AP Photo / Steve Helber)
The Republican primary for governor revealed deep divisions inside the Virginia GOP. Will those divisions become a liability this fall? Or will Republicans unite behind their ticket? Michael Pope has this perspective from deep inside the party.
Not All GOP Members Deny Climate Change. But They’re Still the Minority
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on April 18, 2017
Congressman Scott Taylor, R-Virginia Beach, says that rising sea levels are having an impact in his district, and he worries what President Trump’s proposed cuts to NOAA may mean for the area. (Credit: Steve Helber / AP)
Some Virginia Republicans are calling attention to sea level rise because it’s impacting their coastal districts. Matt Laslo reports they’re in the minority in their party.
Republican Leaders Want to Limit Welfare in Areas With High Unemployment
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Uncategorized on December 21, 2016
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Looking ahead to the General Assembly session next month, Republicans are hoping to crack down on welfare abuse. As Michael Pope reports, one of the items on their agenda is increasing work requirements for people receiving public assistance.
Comstock is First Prominant Virginia Republican to Ask Trump to Step Aside
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on October 10, 2016
Credit: U.S. Congress
Republicans across Virginia are struggling to figure out how to handle their relationship with Donald Trump in the wake of his hot mic moment on the Access Hollywood bus. So far, only one prominent Republican is calling for the candidate to step down. Michael Pope has more.
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From NPR News- Trump Says Keeping Syrian Refugees In Region Is 'Best Way To Help Most People' July 25, 2017President Trump stood beside Lebanese Prime Minister Saad Hariri in the Rose Garden on Tuesday and said the United States is helping by supporting refugees' needs close to home.
- Democrats Want To Probe Trump Ties To Deutsche Bank. GOP Says, No Thanks July 25, 2017President Trump has a special relationship with Deutsche Bank. Democrats on the House Financial Services Committee wanted a probe of the German bank. Republicans said no. Here's the back story.
- House Votes To Impose New Russia Sanctions — And Also Tie Trump's Hands July 25, 2017The legislation puts new economic restrictions on Russia, North Korea and Iran — and constrains President Trump from easing Russian sanctions on his own.
- Trump: 'Time Will Tell' If Sessions Remains Attorney General July 25, 2017The president was responding to questions regarding a newly published interview in The Wall Street Journal in which he says he's "very disappointed" with Sessions.
- Watch: Sen. McCain Calls For Compromise In Return To Senate Floor July 25, 2017Republican John McCain of Arizona returned to Washington after being diagnosed with brain cancer to help his colleagues move forward on health care legislation. But he had a few words of his own.
- Trump Says Keeping Syrian Refugees In Region Is 'Best Way To Help Most People' July 25, 2017
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- New diesel and petrol vehicles to be banned from 2040 in UK July 26, 2017Ministers will also unveil a £255m fund to help councils introduce steps to deal with vehicle pollution.
- France wildfires force mass evacuation July 26, 2017Wildfires in south-eastern France force the evacuation of 10,000 people during the night, officials say.
- US moves one step closer to imposing fresh Russia sanctions July 26, 2017The legislation will sharply limit the president's ability to ease Russia sanctions in the future.
- Brexit: Johnson, Davis and Fox push agenda on three continents July 26, 2017Boris Johnson, Liam Fox and David Davis will set out the UK's agenda in Australia, Mexico and Germany.
- IS wives: Why I joined the 'caliphate' in Raqqa July 26, 2017The BBC's Shaimaa Khalil speaks to wives of IS fighters, now held by Kurdish-led forces near Raqqa.
- New diesel and petrol vehicles to be banned from 2040 in UK July 26, 2017
